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Helium is often listed alongside lithium and cobalt as an ‘energy transition commodity’ - one of the commodities we’ll be hearing a lot more about as we shift to greener energy sources and broader electrification.Trent Spry, Managing Director and CEO of ASX-listed Blue Star Helium, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 in helium, and why it's so important to a greener future.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Energy leads ASX higher Kathmandu sales tumble Incitec-Pivot receives offer Optus links with SpaceX Big spending on AI Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 12 July 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets European leaders as he pushes for a free trade deal with the EU. Why Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Nvidia, Amazon and Tesla are causing a problem for the Nasdaq Signs that the recent jump in house prices might be running out of steam And the 2023 wine vintage promises to be high quality, but low quantity Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about the questions you need to ask before you make a tree change. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plastic waste is an enormous environmental challenge - we're getting better at using less, and at recycling, but there's still a huge amount of plastic produced and disposed of every year. But an Australian company, backed by the CSIRO, might have just solved this problem using - of all things - seaweed.Michael Kingsbury, co-founder and co-CEO of ULUU, talks to Sean Aylmer about the science behind the company, and the future of the business, having already raised $8 million in funding with some big celebrity backers.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Top stocks rise Nasdaq weight problem Vic toughest state Volcano eruption inquiry Sweden set for EU Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 11 July 2023 The local sharemarket hits a three month low on global recession fears. Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs a $1 billion export deal with Germany Online bookmaker Sportsbet spends $64 million in advertising in just 18 months US President Joe Biden has tea with King Charles, with climate change on the agenda Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a lot of hype around self-driving vehicles, along with the many challenges in bringing them to market. But one Australian company has approached the task from a different perspective - part of a truly global effort to change the automotive industry.Julian Broadbent, founder and CEO of Applied EV (and former General Motors executive) explains why it won't be a slam dunk arrival - but we will get there.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX down 1.5pc Meta funds Voice furphies Morrison under pressure Ardent’s share price surge Biden meets KCIII Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 10 July 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to NATO as trade minister Don Farrell dashes to Brussels to save the EU-Australia free trade deal. Another strong weekend for auction results Iconic shoe brand Birkenstock’s owners consider $9 billion IPO And chocolate lovers beware: there’s a crisis in the industry which will push prices much higher Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a pretty remarkable six months or so for some of the big US tech stocks, with Apple becoming the first company to close above $US3 trillion.Josh Gilbert, market analyst at social investment network eToro, talks to Sean Aylmer about Apple and Tesla - why they've performed so well, and what the future might hold.This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8-9 July 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Sell-off across sectors Robo-debt scheme shame Dutton pushes nuclear Teachers need help Wall Street’s tough night Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 7 July 2023 The Voice debate heats up with both sides of politics taking snipes at each other. Also today: Bank branches look to stop providing cash Saudi Arabia plans a multi-billion-dollar expansion of its sports interests And Threads – the new competitor to Twitter – signs up 5 million users in four hours Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about financial advice: how to find a good planner, and how much it’ll cost. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Purpose is one of those corporate buzzwords that's taken off in the last couple of decades. But what's it actually mean to have a purpose - and can your purpose be as simple as making a profit?Ben Bars, CEO of consulting agency We Are Unity, has helped some of the world’s biggest brands define and reinvent themselves - Mars, Woolworths, KFC, Rolls-Royce and Virgin, to name a few. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the role of purpose, and how companies can align their purpose and culture.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX tumbles US Fed ponders rate hike Trade surplus surge Stockbroker $4.5m penalty Tesla-BYD competition Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 6 July 2023 Australian Super, the country’s biggest investor, shifts its money away from shares towards bonds. Also today: Landlords enjoy the longest run of rising rents on record Investors spend almost $US200 million trading shares in Bed, Bath & Beyond - which went bankrupt, two months ago And Japan Airlines has come up with a way to save costs – rent clothes to travellers to stop them from taking luggage Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about financial advice: how to find a good planner, and how much it’ll cost. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When soft plastics recycler REDcycle collapsed this year, stockpiles containing tonnes of plastic bags and packaging were discovered dotted around the country. It's left Australia in a recycling crisis - what to do with all this waste? And what's the replacement for the REDcycle program?A new initiative is being developed with the backing of major food and beverage brands like Mondelez, Nestle, PepsiCo, Kellogg's and Arnott's. Tanya Barden, CEO of the Australian Food and Grocery Council, talks to Sean Aylmer about the National Plastics Recycling Scheme.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Telstra shares jump Albo meets Widodo AMP loses planner fight RBA’s Lowe wins friends Inflation on the decline Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 5 July 2023 The Reserve Bank pauses on interest rate hikes, sending markets higher. Also today: Alcohol giant Lion to take full control of Australia’s biggest gin company, Four Pillars. Hear Sean’s 2020 interview with Stuart Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars. Indonesian President Joko Widodo talks trade and investment with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese And Facebook parent Meta set to launch a competitor to Twitter Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about financial advice: how to find a good planner, and how much it’ll cost. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday the Reserve Bank board left the official cash rate on hold at 4.1%.Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick talks to Sean Aylmer about when the next hike will be - and what the RBA is watching out for.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 4 July 2023 A surprise surge in the building sector adds to the likelihood of the Reserve Bank lifting interest rates this afternoon. Australia’s new federal anti-corruption watchdog gets 44 referrals in its first two days Telstra signs world-first deal for Starlink satellite internet And electric vehicle makers Tesla and BYD report huge sales for the June quarterFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High inflation has changed the way many investors manage their portfolios. So which companies and sectors are providing a hedge against inflationary pressures - and where does gold and real estate fit into it?Brian Arcese, portfolio manager at Foord Asset Management, tells Sean Aylmer why investors hoping for an inflationary peak and trough rather than a long-term high might need to have a re-think.This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 3 July 2023 House prices rise again but the pace of growth is coming off the boil. Tech stocks do best in the 2023 financial year, while property companies do worst. Apple becomes the first company to ever close with a market valuation of more than $US3 trillion And Twitter limits how many tweets you can seeFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With one fiscal year over, it's time to look back at the sectors and stocks that outperformed, and those that didn't.Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montgomery, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investment Management, about companies ranging from Microsoft and NVIDIA to Harvey Norman, Woolworths, ARB, and Breville. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1-2 July 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 30 June 2023 Retail sales surge while there are signs the labour market is slowing. Also today: Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to avoid criminal charges despite ICAC finding she engaged in corrupt conduct Can Taylor Swift save the Australian economy from a recession? And even the King of England is worried about the cost of living Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about the pros and cons of pet insurance. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 40% of Australians no longer carry a wallet, instead using smartphones and watches to pay for goods. But what about the other end of the transaction?Paul Weingarth, co-founder and CEO of Slyp, talks to Sean Aylmer about how their digital receipt platform secured the support of all four big banks (Commonwealth, Westpac, NAB and ANZ) as well as major retailers like Chemist Warehouse.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 29 June 2023 A surprise fall in inflation raises hopes of a pause in rate hikes. Also today: A former senior federal Liberal MP alleged to have been part of a plan to funnel money to him in return for government contracts A parliamentary inquiry recommends banning online gambling advertisements And why three Aussie unis have soared up the world rankings Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about the pros and cons of pet insurance. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten years ago, Peter Gray and Larry Diamond started buy now, pay later provider Zip Co. Since then, it's soared through the sector's golden age, and survived the tough times that followed. So what now for the pioneering fintech?Peter and Larry talk to Sean Aylmer about reaching the ten year milestone, and what the future holds for Zip and the broader BNPL sector.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 28 June 2023 APRA forces Medibank to hold an extra $250 million in capital after last year’s cyber breach, setting a scary precedent for the industry. Also today: Things are booming at KFC as consumers look for value Qantas says the consumer slowdown shouldn’t affect earnings And there’s a labour shortage in the dairy sector – and the labourers are cows Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about the pros and cons of pet insurance. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blockchain and horse racing don't appear to have a lot in common. But an Australian startup is using the technology to sell shares in racehorses for as little as $75.Steve Piek, founder and CEO of BTX Racing, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in racing, and the potential for technology to change the industry.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 27 June 2023 Australia promises more military equipment for Ukraine as the pressure grows on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Also today: Metcash, the supplier to IGA and Mitre 10, says sales are roaring along. Change is afoot in the laser surgery industry in Australia. Why the New Zealand Prime Minister took two planes with him to China Plus, with Ticketek’s site crashing due to demand for Taylor Swift tickets, hear Sean’s infamous story of the time he met the pop superstar.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Post's price rises for parcel and package delivery services are expected to hit small businesses in the midst of the ecommerce boom. Now one of Australia Post's competitors is voicing concerns about the way the postal service does business.James Chin Moody, founder and CEO of Sendle, tells Sean Aylmer why it's a 'monopoly wrapped in a habit', and how technology is helping to disrupt the industry.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 26 June 2023 Australia is heading towards a recession, according to market economists. Also today: Bitcoin records one of its strongest weeks of the year The global bosses of PwC take over the Australian operations in an effort to stem the crisis engulfing the firm And Vladamir Putin seriously weakened after the aborted coup over the weekend Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Globally, it’s been a pretty good year so far for tech stocks. The likes of Apple and Microsoft have been soaring… and Nvidia has ridden the AI boom to become a trillion-dollar company.But what’s it all mean for the local tech sector?Elise Kennedy, Head of Technology Research and Director of Equity Research at Jarden, talks to Sean about tech stocks including Seek, REA, Domain, Carsales, Xero, Zip Co, Sezzle, WiseTech Global, Altium, and Siteminder. This is general information only, and you should speak to a professional advisor before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24-25 June 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 22 June 2023 The Voice dominates the last session of parliament with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton calling on the government to cancel the referendum. Also today: The local share market tumbles with tech stocks sold off. BHP boss Mike Henry says the same job, same pay legislation will be a “productivity killer” which will cost BHP $1.5bn a year. And Indonesia gives everyone a five day weekend in an effort to boost spending. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about franking credits - what you need to know as an investor. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has advertising changed in the post-pandemic world? Are brands more risk-averse - and does it all revolve around TikTok now?Sean Aylmer talks to Justin Graham, Group CEO at M&C Saatchi ANZ, and Global Head of Advertising, from Cannes, the most prestigious advertising festival in the world.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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